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Foreign affairs must play pioneering role, provide sound advice, take prompt action: Top leader

A good diplomat must first have firm political mettle and always take national interests as the compass for action. Every foreign affairs official must remember that behind them stand the Party, the country and the people, stressed Party General Secretary and State President To Lam.

International assessments point to brighter outlook for Vietnam's economy

Party resolution sets roadmap for renewing national development model

Vietnam shifts from developing marine economy to building strong sea-based nation

Party Central Committee adopts new mindset for national security, social development in new era

Hanoi ready to implement Capital Law 2026, unlocking new development momentum

The effectiveness of the Capital Law 2026 will be measured not by the number of legal documents issued but by tangible improvements in governance and public administration, better services for people and businesses, faster administrative procedures, stronger investment attraction and higher economic growth.

Hanoi unveils 276 investment projects under 100-year development vision

According to the municipal People's Committee, Hanoi's investment attraction strategy is shifting from prioritising capital volume to focusing on investment quality. In the coming period, the city will seek strategic investors capable of driving growth through high-value projects in semiconductors, integrated circuit design, artificial intelligence (AI), big data, biotechnology, new materials, research and development (R&D), innovation centres, modern logistics, green finance, financial technology (fintech), education and training, and specialised healthcare.

Leaner organisation, sharper governance create new growth drivers

One year after the implementation of the two-tier local administration model, Vietnamese localities are entering a phase focused on improving governance quality, utilising resources, and translating institutional changes into substantive development momentum.

New cave discovered in Phong Nha - Ke Bang

A newly discovered cave in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Tri stretches around 3 kilometres and features a spectacular system of stalactites along with numerous clusters of unusually large and rare cave pearls.

Quy Nhon named among world's top 25 beach destinations for 2026

Renowned travel publication Lonely Planet has named Quy Nhon in Gia Lai province among its 25 Best Destinations for 2026, making it the only Vietnamese destination on the list. The coastal city was recognised as an ideal destination for beach holidays and coastal exploration.

Vietnam’s first-ever judge at ITLOS marks milestone in country’s international standing and legal expertise

Vietnam’s election of its first-ever judge to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) reflects not only the international community’s confidence in the country’s responsible and constructive contributions to global affairs, but also the growing stature of Vietnam’s international legal profession and the expertise of its legal scholars. These views were shared by Vietnamese diplomats and international experts in interviews with the Vietnam News Agency.

Top leader’s letter honours Vietnamese family values

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam wrote that every Vietnamese family will maintain these cherished traditional values through concrete daily actions: respecting grandparents and parents; loving and caring for children; spouses being faithful, equal, and sharing; and generations listening to, respecting, and supporting each other. Preserving the family means preserving family traditions, culture, and the enduring strength of the nation.

Top leader urges youth to strengthen ambition, skills, national responsibility

Young people across the country must become more resolute in their ideals, more self-reliant in their studies and work, more pioneering in innovation, stronger in their aspiration to contribute, and more proactive in mastering their own future and that of the nation. That was the directive issued on June 25 in Hanoi by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, as he attended and delivered a keynote address at the opening of the 13th National Congress of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union for the 2026-31 term.

Institutional improvement key to driving innovation: PM

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has reiterated Party General Secretary and State President To Lam’s view that Vietnam must create a new breakthrough in institutional framework and legislation, turning them into a growth driver.

Int'l experts hail Vietnam's first-ever judge at International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea

Vietnam’s election of its first-ever judge to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea has drawn praise from international experts, who describe it as a milestone reflecting the country’s growing international standing and legal expertise.

Ho Chi Minh City aspires to develop Can Gio megaport

From the old trading hub of Ben Nghe and Saigon Port to Cat Lai, Hiep Phuoc and Cai Mep-Thi Vai ports, the aspiration to develop Can Gio Port reflects Ho Chi Minh City’s journey of expansion towards the sea.

Vietnam, UK strengthen parliamentary cooperation in science, innovation

The delegation paid a courtesy call on Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons Judith Cummins at the UK Parliament, during which the two sides welcomed the development of the two countries' relations, and agreed to strengthen cooperation between the Vietnamese NA and the UK Parliament.

First national semiconductor chip prototyping support centre makes debut

Vietnam's semiconductor ecosystem now comprises around 60 chip design companies, some 7,000 chip design engineers and 166 universities offering semiconductor-related training programmes. Initial registrations from 12 organisations indicate demand for the prototyping of approximately 30,000 chips.

Vietnamese farm produce strengthens foothold in China

China remains the largest export market for Vietnam’s agricultural products while also acting as a strategic partner with considerable influence in regional agri-food value chains.

Cuban media highlights Vietnamese university’s global ranking for quality education

The latest rankings released by the UK-based THE recognised FPTU as one of the world’s most influential higher education institutions in creating learning opportunities, developing skills and promoting lifelong learning.

Hanoi accelerates urban development with five rail lines, three housing projects

Hanoi held a groundbreaking ceremony for five urban railway lines and three rental housing projects across the city on June 22. This is the largest package of infrastructure and social housing projects the capital has ever undertaken, marking an important shift from the stage of preparing mechanisms and policies to the stage of implementation and the realisation of the Government’s major development directions for Hanoi.

Vietnam marks National Day for Drug Prevention and Control

In 2001, the Vietnamese Government designated June 26 each year as National Day for Drug Prevention and Control, aligning with the United Nations General Assembly’s 1987 decision and demonstrating Vietnam’s commitment to strengthening international cooperation in drug prevention and control. In Vietnam, June 26 serves as the focal point of the Action Month for Drug Prevention and Control, marked by nationwide communication campaigns and practical activities with broad public participation, reaffirming the country’s determination to resolutely combat drug threat.

Top leader hails crime-fighting efforts, sets security tasks for second half

For the second half, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam directed the force to safeguard national security under the Party's renewed thinking, broaden the scope of security protection, build up operational muscle, and keep national security intact.

Politburo backs plan to turn Bac Ninh into centrally-run city

The conclusion sets out a vision for Bac Ninh as a model green, smart, modern, and affluent city that preserves the Kinh Bac region’s cultural identity, pushing economic expansion in parallel with environmental protection while leaning on sci-tech and innovation as core growth engines.

Many investors yet to fully understand Vietnam’s International Financial Centre: Expert

The goal of the VIFC is to make it easier for foreigners to invest in and profit from Vietnam’s economic development. Its establishment was motivated by Vietnam’s estimated 1.5 trillion USD funding gap – money Vietnam needs in the coming years to industrialise the country.